Franklin House, Unity Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18881-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386100

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)
Franklin House, Unity Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18881-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image shows a cobblestone street in Boston, Massachusetts, with Franklin House prominently visible. Several people walk along the sidewalk next to the multi-story brick building on the left. The street is lined with other buildings featuring various windows and shutters. Traditional street lamps are mounted on the building and along the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
sidewalks
houses
roads
People
lamps (lighting devices)
cobble
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022194
A-Series negative 18881-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.05.18881-A

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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